Painting in progress, got any tips?
I began this painting about two years ago as a basic sketch and an ubleached titanium white background on arches paper. It’s based on this digital piece. I’ve done a decent amount of work on it in the past week but I’m kind of stuck, and am not happy with it so far. My attempts to save it have failed. Any advice or criticisms? I am aware of the mediocre composition, and am a little lost as to what to do for the background. Also the snail shell. I will likely paint that over. Yes.
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I think the snail hat could be slightly smaller or more compact, which I think is what makes the digital version more striking. Also in comparison to the original, I notice that the scarf/collar/steam is more understated where in this case I feel like the shell is getting lost somewhat in all the other spheres. An appropriately shell-like texture on it might help to make it appear more of a focal point. maybe the other spheres could turn into something more like kelp which i think would reinforce the shell. i wouldn’t paint over it though as it strikes me as the focal point of the piece.
unless you really want to.